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Common Configuration
Questions
This chapter answers common configuration questions you may have when
using the NI PXI-8106 embedded controller.
General Questions
What do the LEDs on the NI PXI-8106 front panel mean?
Refer to the LED status descriptions in the
section of
How do I check the configuration of the memory, hard drive,
time/date, and so on?
You can view these parameters in the BIOS setup. To enter the BIOS setup,
reboot the NI PXI-8106 and press <Delete> during the memory tests. Refer
to the
section of Chapter 2,
, for more information.
Can I use the internal hard drive and an external hard drive at the
same time?
Yes.
Boot Options
What devices can I boot from?
The NI PXI-8106 can boot from the following devices:
•
The internal hard drive
•
An external SCSI hard drive or CD-ROM if an SCSI adapter, such
as the PXI-8214, is used
•
A network PXE server on the same subnet
•
An external USB mass storage device such as a USB hard drive,
USB CD-ROM, or USB key
